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Changing Differential Oil

Only change the oil when the differential has been warmed to operating temperature.

Remove drain plug (1) 

Remove filler plug (2) 

Drain differential oil.

Re-insert drain plug with new sealing ring (1) and tighten to 70 Nm.

Add differential oil until overflowing from fill opening. (M5 and Z8 use SAF-XJ 83 22 1 470 080). Approximate quantity 1.4 liters.

Re-insert filler plug with new sealing ring and tighten to 70 Nm.

Fig 1: Identifying Drain Plug
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